Sofa-bedstead.



S. SHUMSKY. SOFA BED STEAD.

APPLIOATION FILED JUN'EM, 1912.

Patented Jan. 7, 1913.

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S. SHUMSKY.

SOFA BEDSTEAD.

APPLICATION FILED gum: 14, 1912.

Patented Jan. 7, 1913.

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. assembled that its movable parts may be" easily operated and-also maintained in proper relative arrangement, the" parts being arranged correlatively with each other in such a manner that the proper positionsnecessary to comfort and'stability may be To-all whom it concem:

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the object thereof heir'i'g to "provide an ornamental and useful article of furniture which embodies novel'featu-res of constructionso maintained while the device is in use in either of its positions.

In' carrying out my invention I employ a fixed casing or support, a normally folded .sliding part, in telescopic engagement therewith, slides and a swinging part, as will be hereinafter fully described and specifically set forth the annexed'clainis.

In the acompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, Figure. 1, is a sectional plan .view or my improved article of furniture taken on line 11, of Fig. 2,

".and shown extended in the form 10f abedstead; Fig. 2, a longitudinal sectional elevation taken on line 2-2, of .Fi I 1; Fig. 3, a similar sectional elevation -o the device showing the parts in position forming a primarily a box or supporting casing A, em-

I by means of three-part hing frame-section D, having hinged thereto a sofa; and Fig. 4, is a detail vertical sectional view taken on the line 4 4, of Fig. 2. Inthe practice of my invention I employ bodying end pieces 1, afixed and cushioned part 2, making a sofa back, and suitable braces 3. vFixed to each end piece 1, on the inner surface thereof, is a guideway B, comrising an upper horizontal rail 4 and a ower rail 5, parallel with said upper rail.

- Telescopically engagm said guideway is a to which is h1nged,- es 6 a folding' sliding frame-section cushioned frame E, making a 'seat when the device is employed as a sofa. i

. Connected to the inner end of each side part 'c,'of the frame-section C,'by means of Specification 'of Letters Patent.

Application fi ledljune 14, 1912. Serial No, 703,652..

F, which is in pivotal connection with a swinging frame-section F, which, embodies the side arms 7 .and crossbar G, having extended ends 9, which bear on supporting guide rails H said rails are secured to the Patented Jan. 7, 1913.

flexible, connections, as chains 7, is a slide respective inner surfaces of the end pieces 1, and they embodyrespectively a horizontal part 8, a curved part 9 and a vertical part 10. The side parts 0, are connected by means of crossrbraces I, whichrespectively embody a horizontal part 11 and upright extension12,

fsaid extensions being fastened to said side parts 0. Thehorizont'al parts of thesebraces act as a support for the mattress and it's. sup

use as a sofa. The frame-section C, is also provided with a front wall 13, and an overhanging cross shelf 14, having springs'15, thereon which are used as an auxiliary supporting fabric when the device is folded for I port for the mattress. The front Wall 13, a

is provided with casters or rollers 16, which bear on the floor. To facilitate backward and forward movements of. the sliding frame-section C, and reduce friction, rollers J and K, are provided, the former being mounted within recesses j, of the parts 0, and the latter within the recesses k, of the lower guide mile 5. This arrangement of rollers'not only reduces friction butmain horitains the sliding frame-section in true zontal alinement.

To prevent accidental rearward movement of the sliding frame-section when the device is extended into form of a bed, as' shown in Fig. 2, of the drawings, a springactuated latch L, is pivotally mounted within a recess 17, formed in the'inner end of' each part 0. These latches are-normally pressed upwardly by means of leaf springs M, and they are-each provided with a downwardly extended stop m, for engagement with the outer ends of the upper guide rails 4, as shown by Fig. 2, of the drawings. An extension 1, is also formed on each latch; these engage the foot board d,vofthe framesection D, when the same is folded, whereby the latches are pressed downwardly and-allowed to slide beneath the rails 4, as shown by Fig. 3, of the drawings Extended horizontally, when the device is used as a bed, between the foot board d,

'of the frame-section D, and the cross bar G of the frame-section F is a woven wire .fabric'N, which is fixed at one end to the cross beam. n, of the frame'ssection D, and

0, having a plurality of hooks P, which engage over the cross bar G, of the swinging frame-section F. The extended parts of the hooks P, are threaded, and said parts-engage nuts 77, whereby slack may betaken up in the fabric N. The said fabric N, acts as a means for supporting a mattress and bed clothing used when the device is employed as a bed; and as an auxiliary support I employ spiral springs 15, which are mounted on the shelf 14, these prevent sagging of the fabric N, when a mattress is thereon and persons are reclining on said mattress, the device being-used as abed.

When the device is extended to form a bed I provide legs Q, these are mounted on the foot board d, and fold over thereon when the device is used as a sofa, and they are swung into vertical position when the device is extended into bed form.

In the operation and use of the invention, when itis desired to convert the same from its initial or sofa-shape to that of a bed, it is necessary to move the sliding frame section C, forwardly to the fullextent of 'its movement, This action automatically carries the swinging frame-section F, downward and forward into position shown by Fig. 2, of the drawings, with its cross bar G, abutting against the inner ends of the guide rail 4. Then the folding frame-section D, is swung upwardly and outwardly and placed into horizontal position. .The act of swinging said frame-section-D, upwardly releases the latches L, and permits them to automatically engage the gouter ends of the guide rails 4, and further movement of said section D, stretches the supporting fabric N, taut and on a horizontal plane. When reconverting the device, the section D, is first folded over on the sectionC. .This act-ion forces the latches L,

downwardly and admits of the sliding parts being pushed inwardly, whereby the swinging, frame-section F, is swung upwardly into position shown by Fig. 3, of the drawings.

Having thus described my invention,what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. A sofa-bedstead comprisinga box and an extensible framework telescopically engaging said box, said framework comprising a sliding frame-section having an outwardly swinging frame-section, hinged thereto, and an upwardly swinging framesection, and slides pivoted thereto, and guide ways for said slides and sliding section, and guide rail for said upwardly swinging section, and means flexibly connecting said slides and sliding section, substantially as shown and described.

2. In a sofa-bedstead, the combination, with a box having a cushionedback. and end pieces, and horizontal ideways on said end pieces, and upwar ly extended guide rails leading from .said guide ways; of a telescopically connected sliding frame-section engaging saidguide ways and having. an outwardlyswinging frame section hinged to its outer end part, and slides flexibly connected to its inner end part, and an upwardly swinging frame-section pivoted to said slides, said upwardly swinging section comprising side arms and cross bar, said slides engaging said guide ways and said cross bar engaging said guide rails, substantially as shown and described.

3. In a sofa-bedstead, the combination, with a box having a. cushioned back and end pieces, and horizontal guide ways on said end pieces, and rearwardlyand upwardly extended guide rails leading, from said guide ways; of a sliding frame-section tele-' scopically engaging said guide ways, an outwardly swinging frame-section hinged thereto, and a cushioned seat on-said outwardly swinging frame-section, and slides engaging said guide ways, and flexible means comprising chains connecting said slides to said sliding frame-section, and an upwardly swinging frame-section embodying side arms and a cross bar, said side arms pivoted to salid stiides land said cross bar en agln sal e mi s.

I. In a soff b edstead, the combination, with a box having a cushioned back and end pieces, and horizontal guide ways, and rearwardly and upwardly extended guide rails leading from-said guide ways, of a sliding frame-section, the sides of said sliding section having recesses therein, and spring actuated latches vin said recesses, said latches adapted. for locking the sliding frame section in its upwardly extended position, and slides engaging said guide ways, and chains connecting said slides to the inner ends of the sides of the sliding frame-section, whereby said sliding-frame-section has limited sliding movement independently of said slides, and an upwardly swinging framesection embodying side arms and a cross bar, said cross bar having extended ends which engage .said guide rails, and said arms in pivotal engagement with said slides, substantially as shown and described.

5. In a sofa-bedstead, the combination,

- with a box having a cushioned back and end pieces, and horizontal guide ways, and rearwardly and upwardly extended guide rails leading. from said guide ways, and roller bearings insaid guide ways; of a sliding frame-section having its sides in telescopic engagementwith said guide waysand havroller bearings; an outwardly sw nging board of said outwardly swinging section, said latches adapted for locking the frame-section hinged to said slidingframesection and havin a cushioned seat thereon, and a foot boarf extended across its free end, the sides of said sliding section having recesses thereon, and spring actuated latches pivoted within said recesses, said latches having extensions ,for engaging thgr foot ameslidin frame-section in its outwardly extende position, and slides engaging said guide ways, and chains connecting said slides to the inner ends of the sliding framesection, whereby said sliding frame-section has limited sliding movement independently of said slides, and an upwardly swinging slides, and said cross bar engaging said ide rails at its ends, and a woven'wire abric 20 connected at its respective ends to the free s end of the said outwardly swinging framesection and the said cross bar, substantially as shown and described.

In testimony as my invention, I have signed my name in presence of two witnesses, this 10th day of June, 1912.

SOLMON SHUMSKY.

Witnesses:

Cums Wmcox, A. E. LUzz'I.

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